Matt

Male

Pittsburgh, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 8yrs.
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Baldwin No.1 Independant Fire Company, Station 105
Years With Department/Agency: 6 months
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Option Independant Fire Company Station , 4 yrs.
My Training:: I have alot of different training. For example, Haz Mat, Search and Rescue, Heartsaver AED, are just a few.
About Me:: I am 26 yrs. old and I currently belong to Baldwin Station 105. I resigned my 1st Lt. position to join a bigger and more active company. I have 3 step children and 1 son of my own who is battling Infantile Spasms. I pray for him to grow up and lead a normal and happy life. I love to play football and baseball and I coach my step son's soccer team. I like to hang out with my brother's after drill on Wednesday nights at our firemen's bar The Backdraft. If you wanna know anything else, just ask me...
Day Job:: Automotive Service Writer at Pep Boys
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I wanted to become a volunteer firefighter to gain the knowledge and skills of firefighting. I wanted to offer my assistance to the community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I love to learn new things and I love to offer assistance to those in need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Communication and equiptment